Pulse, Thanks for the message.
However, I'm inclining towards the external downpipes option. Trying to avoid any maintenance hassles in the future.

Hi Chris,
Glad to hear from you. Hope you are well !!
My Bad, Forgot to mention. The brick work has not been done yet. The plumber is doing in the rough-ins…

Hi experts,
I would like to get some suggestions here. Please the image of the front façade for the new build that is at the lock-up stage. I want the downpipes…

Hi there, Did you have your building surveyor involved into it?

@, gpsgrl
Can you please suggest what you did with your mould issue. I've the same issue with my timber frame. Its been…

StructuralBIMGuy
Just an update, I've spoken to the builder. He said that engineering or roof truss plan can't be updated because the roof…

Thanks Chris. Will surely let you know the outcome.

Engineering plan showed the steel member for the roof truss. However, the builder said that he got the approval of not using the beams shown on the engineering plan. Then…

Thanks guys for getting back to me.
How could we beef up the load capacity on-site? Can that be done by using the double joists or bearers on the attic floor?…

Hi Folks,
A very technical question - I'm building a new home with an Attic Space 3m X 4.5m and the builder has provided me with the Roof Truss Plan.…

Hi guys,
Need suggestions on couple of issues:-
1) There was an electrical conduit that left at the Kitchen island bench, which I believe was laid by the sparky. This has been…

Hi guys, I would like the know the fence type and supplier for the fencing shown in the attached image.
If you can help that would be great.

The construction at my joint has just started and they gonna pour the slab within 2 weeks time. I've had my builder checked the windows supply at the start of…

Hi guys,
Did anyone experienced any projects delays due to delays in the supply of windows and doors.
My builder is saying that their suppliers will take 4 months to deliver after…

Hi everyone, Can someone please recommend me the size of rainwater tank. I'm building a new home and roof size is 385m2 (colourbond roof) and council design guidelines requires a…

Hi Peeps,
I would like to get a feedback on the attached preliminary plan.
There are mainly 2 concerns I've have on this plan:-
Firstly, the corridor which is 1.3m. I would…

Hi mate, can you please recommend the modifications required to make it work.

Hi Guys,
Can the attached floor plan go with facade attached?
The issue I can see with it that we would need to move the front proch to the right hand side…

Hi oklouise,
Thanks for the update plan. However, it is increasing the total floor area. I'm limited with 34sq. home.
Also, can you…

oklouise and chippy - Hey guys, can you please assist !!

Hi Everyone,
Further to our last conversations, I'm in touch with my draftsman for finalising the concept plan. I've provided him with the following plan. Also, we would like to…

Hi mate, Definitely, I would like to have the entrances to bedrooms off the hallway and the same way the entrance to the common bathroom. Also, its a good idea…

I agree. But don't you think that we will loose the space in the common bathroom by adding an extra hallway. My preference is to have the entrance to the…

Hi oklouise,
Can you please also send me high-res copy of the plan. The dimension are not clear. Tnx - Vin

Hi oklouise,
Thanks again for the updated plan.
The block dimensions are 20m X 40m. I think that the front setback is 8.5m. Can you please let me know the house…

You also have enormous WIR. Personally I hate having to walk right through the bedroom from the ensuite to the robe to get changed. I'd prefer them adjacent to each…

Thanks mate, Its a good suggestion, because the we wanted the bedroom 3 and 4 a bit bigger, probably atleast 3.5 x 4. By sequecing the size of the study…

Hi Chippy,
Thanks for the text. I don't need a big study. We can squeeze the size a lit bit down.
Can you please suggest what you are thinking.

Hi All,
Thanks to all of you for the feedbacks. I'm really overwhelmed with all the responses. I'm so glad that this community is so helpful.
A special thanks to Oklouise for…

Thanks guys for your reply.
@ and
I agree with you on the door to courtyard from the kitchen (probably a sliding door).
I'm thinking to have add a toilet…